CRNA CASUAL

divh2CRNA Casual/h2pProvides safe and quality anesthesia within the scope of practice and maintains clinical privileges as approved by the Medical Staff Office./ppstrongCore Essential Functions:/strong/pulliRegular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance./liliPatient Assessments/Patient Care/liulliWill make a pre-operative and post-operative assessment of the patient scheduled for surgery and will document their findings on the anesthesia record./liliWill reassess the patient immediately pre-op and will assess any lab values, related testing, assure all consents are correct, and assure all consultations are present. Identification of the patient will occur in the OR suite by the circulator, surgeon, and CRNA before anesthesia is given. A TIME OUT will occur before the procedure is started./liliWill induce and maintain acceptable levels of anesthesia for each patient./liliWill provide continuous monitoring of the patients status and will adjust the anesthetic plan as needed./liliWill minimize the risk of infection for their patients./liliInterpret data about the patients status in order to provide individualized patient care./li/ulliEquipment Knowledge/Process Knowledge/liulliUses time and equipment efficiently and effectively./liliCheck all equipment to be used in the administration of the anesthetic to be sure it is in safe working order. Any malfunctioning equipment will be marked, the Chief CRNA or Chief Anesthesiologist will be notified, and the equipment will be taken out of service until the problem is corrected./li/ulliProfessionalism/liulliAccept responsibility as a clinical instructor for students./liliImmediately report any observations of abnormalities or questionable conditions to the MDA and the surgeon./liliSupport the mission and standards of the hospital and Anesthesia Department./liliDemonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served./liliMaintain a positive attitude as well as promote an atmosphere of professionalism to maintain integrity of the department and provide a positive role model for the registered nurse anesthetist students./liliParticipate in the continual process of self-evaluation and will strive for excellence in their anesthesia area./liliRespect and maintain the basic rights of their patients while demonstrating concern during the delivery of anesthesia for personal dignity and human relationships./li/ul/ulpstrongSpecialty Essential Functions:/strong/pulliPerforms and documents pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including all appropriate lab values, diagnostic studies and preanesthesia clinical history./liliDemonstrates ability to administer all types of anesthesia, including general, regional, local and minimal, moderate and deep sedation./liliSelects, applies, and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patients physical status. Displays ability to intubate most patients with ease, manages the patients airway and pulmonary status through the perioperative process./liliPerforms smooth patient emergence and recovery from anesthesia by maintaining homeostasis, providing relief from pain and anesthesia side effects./liliResponds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques./liliMaintains compliance with all billing, documentation, and policies and procedures as required by payers, credentialing bodies, and facility. Reports any known violations to management whether such violations are intentional or not./liliImmediately addresses any breech or threat that may jeopardize safe patient care./liliProvides and maintains a safe professional work environment and immediately reports to the hospital any situation that may constitute a violations of this principle./liliParticipates in meetings as needed. Participates on appropriate hospital committees/li/ulpstrongMarginal Functions:/strong Defined as duties that are not essential in nature and do not take a considerable amount of time to complete (less than 10%)./pulliPerforms other duties as required./li/ulpstrongRequired Skills and Knowledge: Minimum level of education, skills and abilities necessary in performing the job./strong/ppstrongEducation:/strong/pulliGraduate of an approved school of nursing. Graduate of an AANA approved school of anesthesia./li/ulpstrongCertification / Licensure / Regulation:/strong/pulliCurrent licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania/liliCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program./liliCurrent PALS or completion within 1 year of hire/transfer date into department./liliCurrent ACLS or completion within 1 year of hire/transfer date into department./liliActively practicing CRNA with maintenance of continuing education credits necessary for re-certification. Compliance with state regulations regarding advanced practice of nursing in anesthesia./liliPA Act 153 Clearances (Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system, Act 33-PA Child Abuse History obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, Act 73-FBI Fingerprint screening)/li/ulpstrongPrior Experience:/strong/pulliNone/li/ulpstrongOther Skills and Abilities:/strong/pulliAble to perform safely in emergency situations. Demonstrates ability to perform a thorough assessment of their patient. Demonstrates knowledge in anesthetic drugs and equipment. Demonstrates good sound clinical skills in daily care. Demonstrates working knowledge of: Anesthesia machines, Cardiac monitors, Capnography, ETCO2 monitors, Peripheral Nerve Stimulators, IV infusion pumps, Airway tools (Laryngoscope, Eschman, GlideScope, and LMAs), Bair Huggers, and Fluid Warmers, and other applicable anesthesia equipment./li/ulpstrongPreferred Factor:/strong These are job related enhancements that are preferred or would benefit the performance outcome of the job but are not essential or required for the job to exist./pulliMasters of Science, or Masters of Health Science, or DNP, or DNaP/lipstrongQualifications:/strong/ppstrongLicenses Certifications/strong/ppstrongRequired/strong/pulliACLS/liliPALS/liliCRNA/liliBASIC LIFE SUPPORT/li/ulpEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/ul/div